Pulsatile tinnitus.
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Pulsatile tinnitus is an uncommon otologic symptom, which often presents a diagnostic and management dilemma to the otolaryngologist. This symptom always deserves a thorough evaluation to avoid disastrous consequences from potentially life-threatening associated pathology. In most pulsatile tinnitus patients a treatable underlying etiology can be identified.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
دوره 36 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997